Monday, 27 May 2013

Addendum to last post

having posted my ideas i went away and had more thoughts!

windmill behind linen thread net

i was wondering whether this net was too coarse looking and although i would dye/paint it to be more in keeping i still wanted to investigate a more transparent net.i decided to try machine stitching a grid with clear nylon thread using newspaper as a support which i would then wash out after.

finished net sample

i am really pleased with this but realise it is not hugely original and quite delicate so wonder how it might stand up to a windy beach?

I agree with you that the fishing net might be a bit too course, but I love the machine embroidered one. Just wondered if you will have any windmills moving, so that some of the net could be buried under the sones to keep it more stable. You could also try using both types of netting in the piece.

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I love textiles, I work with historic textiles and I make new ones. Like historic textiles mine use all kinds of media. I love working with paper, metal and re-employed items but I am not averse to trying new materials. I have a 'low tech' attitude to making.

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